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The Nutritional Outlook Podcast Episode 43: Why Formulators Are Rethinking Protein Blends
Nutritional Outlook interviews Andrew Ross, DO, Rousselot's science liaison and writer, who makes the case that blending collagen peptides into existing formulas isn't just a cost play, it's a functional and nutritional upgrade.

Labcoats and Lullabies, Episode 2, Part 3: Science in the Spotlight
The third and final part of this episode explores work-life balance, plus innovations from MartinBauer Nutraceuticals in women's wellness health, gut health, and hair health.

Labcoats and Lullabies, Episode 2, Part 2: Navigating Workplace Expectations and Knowing Your Limits
Part 2 of this episode focuses on how nutraceutical industry leaders tackle overwhelming situations, build resilience, and grow their careers one manageable step at a time.

Labcoats and Lullabies, Episode 2, Part 1: Building Careers and Families in the Nutraceutical Industry
Kriti Chaudhary, associate director of partnerships and strategy for Vedic Lifesciences, is joined by Julia Wiebe, PhD, Director, Scientific Affairs & Marketing, MartinBauer Nutraceuticals and Anina Krey, Global Director, Nutraceutical Unit, MartinBauer Nutraceuticals.

The Nutritional Outlook Podcast Episode 42: Nutritional Outlook's Ingredients to Watch in 2026
Nutritional Outlook interviews Scott Dicker, senior director of market insights at SPINS to discuss the 2026 Ingredients to Watch. Dicker unpacks sales trends in the nutraceutical space and what they mean for product formulators and marketers. This year's Ingredients to Watch include ashwagandha, colostrum, creatine, and protein.

Labcoats and Lullabies, Episode 1: Finding synergies in science and work-life balance
Labcoats and Lullabies is a special video interview series under the Nourish and Navigate banner dedicated to working moms in science. Hosted by Kriti Chaudhary, associate director of partnerships and strategy for Vedic Lifesciences, the series tells authentic stories of women who balance the rigor of sciences with the realities of motherhood.

Nourish and Navigate, Episode 3: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Rebeccca Takemoto, executive director of Women in Nutraceuticals, interviews Nikki Putnam Badding, MS, RDN, LD, Jen Cannon, chief of staff at Hahn, and Cheya Thousand, founder and chief empowerment officer of CT Wellness Co. about how to overcome imposter syndrome.

The Nutritional Outlook Episode 41: The evolution of the women's health category with Lori Lauersen of Unilever Wellbeing
Lori Lauersen, senior vice president of global R&D at Unilever Wellbeing talks about the company's efforts in the women's health category. Unilever Wellbeing's portfolio includes brands like Liquid IV, Nutrafol, Olly, Smarty Pants, Onit, Welly, and Equilibra. Lauersen emphasizes the importance of rigorous scientific research and real-world evidence to address women's health needs across life stages.

Nourish and Navigate, Episode 2: Amy Summers on having a mentorship mentality
Amy Summers, founder of Pitch Publicity and author of the forthcoming book "Lift," discussed the concept of mentorship mentality at the WIN Leadership Summit. She emphasized that mentorship is a mindset, not a task, and should be integrated into leadership. Summers shared her experience of mentoring interns who later became mentors themselves. She advised seeking mentors and mentees at all career stages, even informally, and highlighted the value of observing and learning from experienced professionals.

Nourish and Navigate, Episode 1: Finding Flow With Dr. Lise Alschuler
Nourish and Navigate: Women, Wellness, and Leadership is a podcast spotlighting the trailblazers, change makers, and rising voices of women in the nutraceutical industry. In partnership with Women in Nutraceuticals and Nutritional Outlook, we bring you bold conversations, fresh insights, and real stories that move our industry forward.
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Ahead of the September Bangkok event, NXT USA outlines the science behind four ingredients targeting some of the supplement industry's most active categories.

Dr. Weber’s background spans naturopathic medicine, epidemiology, and clinical trials of herbal interventions.

A newly launched, heat-killed postbiotic ingredient from Superbrewed Food aims to give formulators an alternative to live probiotics that don't require viability management through manufacturing and shelf life.

The ingredient supplier will present a dozen branded ingredients spanning joint, metabolic, and cognitive health categories as the Asia-Pacific supplement market continues to expand.

With Gayton appointed SVP of merchandising, the retailer signals continuity in its approach to brand partnerships and private-label development.

A placebo-controlled study on Ixoreal's standardized root extract points to reductions in hot flashes, stress, and mood symptoms after eight weeks of supplementation.

Scott Melville will leave his post as president and CEO early next year, prompting a board-led search during an active period of federal regulatory activity.

A new double-blind trial reports metabolic and cognitive benefits in midlife women, building on the brand's expanding clinical trial program and recent $27M investment.

The physician-founded brand pairs its HPLC-verified polyphenol base with Greek beetroot for a new endurance-focused formula.

Everwell Health's latest market report ties rising consumer interest in "aging well" to cellular-level ingredients, part of a broader shift in how supplement brands are positioning healthy aging products.

Researchers in Malaysia tested light and water combinations on young Tongkat Ali plants, providing data that could inform how the increasingly sought-after botanical is replanted and managed for long-term supply.

In the seventh episode, Nicholas Saraceno traces how ingredients like ashwagandha, fenugreek, and shatavari moved from traditional medicine systems into mainstream supplement formulations, and why the same adaptogen category now driving double-digit market growth is also facing new scrutiny over sourcing and raw material standards.

Alongside TocoGaia liver health data, the company will present healthy aging findings on STGaia and pet wellness results for PetGaia.

HPLC testing of products purchased on Amazon found 12 of 25 flagged brands contained nearly no detectable vitamin C.

BioVivo Science Launches Traceable Saw Palmetto Ingredient Aimed at Addressing Adulteration Concerns
The supplier has introduced a domestically grown, authenticated saw palmetto extract line, positioning supply chain traceability as a response to longstanding concerns about alteration in the botanical's raw material market.

New testing of popular prenatal multivitamins from Consumer Reports found nutrient levels outside of the voluntary potency standards.

In light of generic "gut health" claims in the market, brands that clearly support and label the specific mechanisms of their ingredients—fiber's physicochemical effects vs prebiotics' microbiome-selective action—stand to differentiate rather than commoditize.

The nonprofit's September 8 programming will address market entry, regulatory strategy, and East-West collaboration.

President Trump announced in a Truth Social post that he will be nominating Heidi Overton, MD, PhD, as FDA's new Commissioner to replace Commissioner Martin Makary who resigned in May.

New research from ILSI U.S. and Canada and Balchem quantifies how phytates and oxalates limit calcium absorption across food supplies in different regions.

The third-party certification, covering TriNutra's full standardized black seed oil line, adds to a growing body of documentation behind an ingredient increasingly positioned around gut and stress-related outcomes.

A new peer-reviewed study in Toxicology Reports calculated a margin of safety for TruCBN, adding to the safety data set behind the sleep-focused cannabinol ingredient.

New program offers product testing database and compliance tools to help retailers distinguish legal kratom products from synthetic compounds.

The certification and training program aims to help more than 1,500 community health centers integrate food-based interventions into chronic disease prevention and management.

The proposed acquisition adds a growing protein-focused product line to Ferrero's expanding US breakfast portfolio, following its 2025 purchase of WK Kellogg Co.

A look at the research, safety data, and quality-control challenges shaping the berberine ingredient market for supplement manufacturers.

Ashish Talati discusses the proposed GRAS rule, and what industry needs to understand about complying with the rule should it be finalized.

The Centrum-focused ISMOS study aims to fill a data gap in an underrepresented population, following prior research on vitamins and metabolic syndrome risk.

The appointment adds a three-decade supply chain and commercial strategy veteran to the leadership team.

A randomized crossover trial found that a single dose of the yeast-derived postbiotic EpiCor was associated with measurable changes in inflammatory biomarkers within three hours,

As the science around male pattern hair loss expands past a single hormonal pathway, ingredient suppliers and finished brands can utilize a variety of tactics to meet the demands of this growing health benefit category.

With a federal THC cap deadline approaching, explore the regulatory history, industry self-regulation efforts, and cannabinoid innovation shaping the hemp supplement market.

Results from the 12-week clinical trial link a targeted probiotic formula to measurable improvements in menopausal symptoms and quality of life.

























